Fear is more powerful than you think What is fear? The dictionary says that is an emotion aroused by danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or not; the feeling or condition of being afraid. But fear is an emotion that really affects people, makes them behave without thinking and doubt about everything. This strong emotion takes an important role in The Crucible: At the end of the 17th century the people of Salem only had a few things to be afraid of: Ruling authority punishments,
On a daily basis, people are part of a scheme of deception. Whether being the deceived or the deceiver, it affects people’s lives and changes their perception of others. In the play “The Crucible”, by Arthur Miller, deception plays a major role in the story. “The Crucible” is a story about 17th century Salem, and the effects of hysteria over an entire town. Deception is a powerful theme throughout the play, and it affects everyone in Salem. Abigail Williams, the main character, causes panic in Salem
Abigail Williams: Femme Fatale The Crucible, by Arthur Miller is based upon the 1692 witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem, is a strict Puritan community with an extremely religious society. A victim of this society is Abigail Williams. She has a manipulative and controlling demeanor. Her vulnerable yet strong actions outburst exemplifies the hypocrisy of the witch trials. Witnessing the horrific death of her parents, Abigail, controlled by fright and dissatisfaction is compelled to falsely
activity which he experiments and does not control it.. This idea has its origin from the French theatre, incomparably the most lively of the day,and spread to others. Plays are conceptualized in terms of action and response. The dramatist, or the playwright with deep imaginative experience, enters ideally into the minds of all his characters and speaks from within them. His own reading of life cannot be extracted from the drama in which it is embodied; but